Unbelievable!: Extreme Sports

Unbelievable!: Extreme Sports — page 1 — What makes some sports extreme

Unbelievable!: Extreme Sports — page 2 — There's one simple thing that sets them apart from regular sports a high level of danger Extreme sports are high risk high speed and sometimes really high up in the sky But that's what makes them so impressive These sports are also very challenging requiring incredible feats of strength focus and determination not to mention lots and lots of practice Buckle up and triple check your straps because we're going on an adventure through some unbelievably extreme sports flying with superhero suits crossing over a volcano on a rope and more Ready Three two one jump

Unbelievable!: Extreme Sports — page 3 — FREE SOLOING Free soloing is a sport in which lone climbers use only their hands and feet to scale steep rock walls without any safety equipment Free soloists use only natural cracks ledges and handholds to pull themselves up No ropes no harnesses and no room for mistakes The only gear they have are shoes that give them a good grip and chalk to keep their hands dry

Unbelievable!: Extreme Sports — page 4 — Rough and Tough You can spot climbers by their calloused hands Climbers like Alex Honnold support a lot of weight on their fingers which may cause an overgrowth of tissue Alex Honnold

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